Your stay — Backpackers Paradise
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The Property — Backpackers Paradise
Backpackers Paradise is a no-frills, social hostel-hotel hybrid in Da Lat’s central backpacker strip. The lobby doubles as a common area with travel boards, beanbags, and a tiny bar—expect a constant low hum of budget travellers comparing notes. Its USP is cheap dorm beds and private rooms within walking distance of the night market and lake, ideal for solo travellers and young groups who want to trade tips and move on. Standing in the lobby, you smell instant coffee and damp jackets drying off the afternoon rain.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded in the 1890s by French colonial doctor Alexandre Yersin as a hill station retreat from the coastal heat. The French built alpine-style villas, a railway, and manicured parks, earning it the nickname 'City of Eternal Spring.' After colonial rule, it became a favoured resort for South Vietnam’s elite and later a centre for agricultural research—famous for coffee, flowers, and strawberries. Today, its faded French architecture mingles with kitsch theme parks and newly built homestays, drawing domestic honeymooners and international budget backpackers alike. The city’s identity remains split between its romantic colonial past and a booming, slightly chaotic tourism trade.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December and March—dry season with clear skies and comfortable 15-24°C days, fewer crowds than the year-end holiday rush.
Peak / festival surge
Late December through early January, when Vietnamese holidays drive domestic tourists; hotel prices can double. The Da Lat Flower Festival (late December every two years) adds extra congestion and a spike in hotel rates.
Budget shoulder season
Mid-April to May—post-dry season but before the monsoon proper; lighter crowds mean lower dorm prices, and the afternoon showers are brief. Good for a last-minute budget trip.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s climate is deceptively cool: it can drop to 12°C at night in July, and sudden downpours happen without warning. Pack a waterproof jacket and a fleece or jumper—no sandals, flat terrain means you will walk through puddles.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- Da Lat’s new cable car to Truc Lam Temple now runs daily until 5 PM; queues are shorter on weekdays.
- The central market area is finishing road repairs on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street—expect minor delays but more pedestrian space.
- Da Lat has banned large tour buses from the city centre on weekends (Friday–Sunday) to reduce gridlock; check with your hotel if your transfer can drop you at the inner ring.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Backpackers Paradise, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to use stairs quickly if the single lift is busy. The rear orientation reduces traffic hum from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the reception/lift lobby) and any rooms facing the street. The lift and front desk activity create constant footfall and chatter, while Da Lat’s busy roads can be loud with motorbikes and tour buses until late evening.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer views over Da Lat’s low-rise neighbourhoods and possibly pine trees—calm and green. Street-facing rooms get the city action but also morning exhaust fumes. No elevated views given the 4-storey limit.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The building has only 4 floors, so the top floor may have some noise from the roof or machinery, but 2 and 3 are well insulated from both street and rooftop sources.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat’s main streets are busy with vans and motorbikes from 6am to 10pm. The single lift is slow and rumbles, so rooms next to the lift shaft (often indicated by a hum) can be annoying. Ask at check-in if the room is away from the lift.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by motorbike, request a room with a window facing the back alley—quieter and cooler in Da Lat’s mild climate. 2. The hotel has limited parking; text the hotel an hour before arrival to secure a spot in their small lot (common for Da Lat 3-star places).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Backpackers Paradise
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); premium tier (10 Mbps) available at 30,000 VND per day, login via voucher at front desk
No lift; three-storey walk-up with stairs only
No complimentary newspapers; a small communal bookshelf with travel guides and old magazines in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop free if room available; late check-out until 12:00 (50,000 VND per hour), after 14:00 charged half-night rate
Free for guests; non-guests 20,000 VND per bag per day
No step-free access; main entrance has three steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public lot at Lam Vien Square (50 m walk) costs 20,000 VND per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (tax included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 200,000 VND cash deposit or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Đình Mỹ Thành (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình An Hòa (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Thiên Thành (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: Đình Đà Lạt (735 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Đồi Tỉnh Trưởng — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Ngộ quán — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 min walk
THtruemart — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 838 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange cash at gold shops or banks in Da Lat city centre; avoid airport or tourist bureau counters where rates are poor.
Cards accepted at hotels, mid-range restaurants and larger shops; many small eateries, markets and street stalls are cash-only.
Not expected; rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated but not required. No formal tipping for taxis or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local drip-filter ca phe sua da (iced milk coffee) at street-side coffee stalls: 15,000–25,000 VND.
Com binh dan (set rice plate with meat and veg) at a local eatery: 25,000–40,000 VND.
Stir-fried noodles or a rice dish with local vegetables at a simple restaurant: 40,000–60,000 VND for a main.
Da Lat night market on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street for grilled skewers, bánh tráng nướng (rice paper pizza) and fresh soy milk.
Co.op Mart and VinMart are the common budget supermarket chains in Da Lat.
Da Lat central market (Cho Da Lat) for affordable clothing, accessories and local knitwear.
Motorbike rental (120,000–150,000 VND/day) is cheapest for getting around. From Lien Khuong Airport, the local yellow bus (Bus #1) into town costs about 40,000 VND.
Eat at local binh dan eateries rather than tourist-focused restaurants. Buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets instead of convenience stores. Haggle politely at the central market for fresh produce and souvenirs.
Emergency Contacts
Da LatInternational tourists can call the Da Lat Tourist Information Centre at +84 263 3822 590 for assistance. For consular help, contact your embassy in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Save these numbers before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Da Lat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Backpackers Paradise
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 146 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 516 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Da Lat (including airport or city) → Binh Yen Hotel or any local point
💡 Download the Grab app in advance and link a card — data signal can be spotty in the hills. From the city centre to Binh Yen, expect about 25–30,000 VND. For airport trips, Grab is often 30% cheaper than street taxis, but wait times can be 10–15 minutes if the driver is coming from the city.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Binh Yen Hotel, Da Lat city centre
💡 Use Mai Linh taxi (green) or Vinasun (white) from the official rank. Avoid drivers who quote a flat rate without the meter — typical metered fare runs 160,000–200,000 VND depending on traffic. Airport pick-up area is small, so walk to the rank if you can.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Da Lat city centre (Nguyen Van Troi roundabout)
💡 The bus drops you at the roundabout near the market, which is a 10–15 minute walk to Binh Yen Hotel uphill. If your flight lands after 5 pm, take a taxi — the bus stops running. Cash only, exact change if possible.
Da Lat bus station (Ben xe Da Lat) → Any central stop near Binh Yen Hotel
💡 Routes 1 and 3 pass near Binh Yen — ask the driver to let you off at 'Cau 2' (Bridge 2) stop. Buses are cramped and often packed with students, so avoid peak hours (7–8 am, 4:30–5:30 pm). Have small notes ready.
About Da Lat
Wikipedia ↗
Da Lat, or Dalat (Vietnamese: Đà Lạt; Vietnamese pronunciation: [ɗâː làːt̚] ), is a former city in Vietnam and the former capital of Lâm Đồng Province. It is the largest city of the Central Highlands region in Vietnam but ceased to exist as a municipal city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Backpackers Paradise?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear side of the building (facing away from the street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough to use stairs quickly if the single lift is busy. The rear orientation reduces traffic hum from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Backpackers Paradise?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially near the reception/lift lobby) and any rooms facing the street. The lift and front desk activity create constant footfall and chatter, while Da Lat’s busy roads can be loud with motorbikes and tour buses until late evening.
Is Backpackers Paradise noisy?
Da Lat’s main streets are busy with vans and motorbikes from 6am to 10pm. The single lift is slow and rumbles, so rooms next to the lift shaft (often indicated by a hum) can be annoying. Ask at check-in if the room is away from the lift.
Which rooms have the best views at Backpackers Paradise?
Rooms at the rear offer views over Da Lat’s low-rise neighbourhoods and possibly pine trees—calm and green. Street-facing rooms get the city action but also morning exhaust fumes. No elevated views given the 4-storey limit.
What are insider tips for staying at Backpackers Paradise?
1. If you arrive by motorbike, request a room with a window facing the back alley—quieter and cooler in Da Lat’s mild climate. 2. The hotel has limited parking; text the hotel an hour before arrival to secure a spot in their small lot (common for Da Lat 3-star places).
What time is check-in at Backpackers Paradise?
Check-in at Backpackers Paradise is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Backpackers Paradise have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps); premium tier (10 Mbps) available at 30,000 VND per day, login via voucher at front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at Backpackers Paradise?
None (tax included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Backpackers Paradise?
Com binh dan (set rice plate with meat and veg) at a local eatery: 25,000–40,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Backpackers Paradise?
Motorbike rental (120,000–150,000 VND/day) is cheapest for getting around. From Lien Khuong Airport, the local yellow bus (Bus #1) into town costs about 40,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December and March—dry season with clear skies and comfortable 15-24°C days, fewer crowds than the year-end holiday rush.
Top Attractions in Da Lat
💡 Head to the back alleys for cheaper banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza) – look for the ladies working over small charcoal grills, not the touristy stalls. Bring cash, small denominations.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light on the buildings and fewer crowds. The food court inside has clean toilets and free wifi – useful for a pit stop.
💡 Visit during mass on Sunday morning (around 7am) to hear the organ and choir – it’s open and welcoming. The small garden behind has good views of the city rooftops. Closed 11am–2pm.
💡 Go early morning before 7am to see mist rising off the water. Rent a swan pedal boat for 50,000 VND (around £1.60) if you want to get out on the lake.
💡 The museum is free but unstaffed – ask at the guard gatehouse for the key. The campus canteen serves a decent bowl of pho for 20,000 VND (65p). Weekdays only.